Stedham Primary School is a primary school in Midhurst, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Stedham Primary School currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 40% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Midhurst, GU29 0NY |
| Website: | http://www.stedham.w-sussex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01730813522 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Malcolm Meaby/ Mr Nick Tidey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125854 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 22 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.20% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 7.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stedham Primary School School Lane , Stedham GU29 0NY | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midhurst CofE Primary School Ashfield Road , GU29 9JX | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst Rother College North Street , GU29 9DT | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midhurst Grammar School North Street , GU29 9DT | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthman's School, Stedham Stedham , GU29 0QJ | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Convent of Mercy , Petersfield Road GU29 9JN | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Senior School Convent of Mercy , Petersfield Road GU29 9JN | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.